Tony Dayimane has taken to social media to express his gratitude and pride after a phenomenal year. The rapper, who dropped his debut project "Red October" on October 25th, shared a heartfelt post on Facebook celebrating his achievements and those of his fellow artist, Usimamane Jay.
According to Tony, both he and Usimamane Jay have ended the year as two of the top 3 daily streamed hip-hop artists in the country. This impressive feat is a testament to their hard work and dedication to their craft.
Tony also expressed his appreciation for Usimamane Jay's support and encouragement throughout the year. He revealed that he had initially been hesitant to drop his debut album, fearing that it might be too mature for his audience. However, with Usimamane Jay's reassurance, Tony took the leap and released his project to overwhelming success.
Tony's debut project "Red October" achieved an impressive 1 million streams on its first day of release. Both Tony and Usimamane Jay have continued to dominate the charts, with their monthly listeners exceeding half a million.
Tony's post concluded with a statement that has become a rallying cry for emerging artists in the Eastern Cape: "REWROTE THE DEFINITION OF A NEWCOMER. UMLAZI WON." This declaration is a testament to the fact that success is not solely defined by traditional